Real Madrid vs Chelsea
UEFA Champions League
Date: Tuesday, 12th April 2022
Kick-off at 20:00 UK/ 21:00 CET
Venue: Estadio Santiago Bernabeu (Madrid).
When Real Madrid hosts Chelsea at the Santiago Bernabeu this week, they will be looking to finish the job and qualify for the UEFA Champions League semi-finals.
On Tuesday night at the Santiago Bernabeu, La Liga leaders Real Madrid will face reigning European champions Chelsea in the second leg of the quarter-finals for a place in the UEFA Champions League semi-finals.
Real Madrid has already qualified for the next round after a spectacular 3-1 victory in the first leg at Stamford Bridge, thanks to the brilliance of Karim Benzema.
Carlo Ancelotti’s side warmed up for the second leg with a comfortable 2-0 victory against Getafe in La Liga over the weekend.
Chelsea, on the other hand, were all over the place at home in the first leg last week, especially in the first half.
Thomas Tuchel expected a big response from his players, and he got it on Saturday when the west Londoners thrashed Southampton 6-0 in the Premier League.
Chelsea’s morale will have been boosted by the win ahead of their journey to the Spanish capital.
While Tuchel’s team is down a goal coming into the second leg, they should recall that they defeated Real Madrid in the semi-finals last season.
The Blues will be seeking to make a comeback on Tuesday, while the Merengues will be looking to avoid complacency and finish the tie properly.
Real Madrid vs Chelsea Head to head :
The first leg win is Real Madrid’s maiden win over Chelsea having drawn twice and lost thrice in the previous five.
Also, this is Chelsea’s second visit to Bernabeu after bagging a 1-1 draw in the semi final first leg last season.
The Los Blancos have a good home record against English Premier League sides at the. They won 9 of the 19 so far along with 7 draws and 3 losses.
This will be Chelsea’s 22nd visit to Spain to take on a La Liga side and they have moderate success after managing 6 wins, 9 draws and 6 losses.
Real Madrid vs Chelsea Prediction :
Real Madrid has won eight of their past nine matches in all competitions, indicating that they are in excellent form.
The Spanish capital club impressed in the first leg at Stamford Bridge, and more of the same is expected on Tuesday night.
Chelsea, on the other hand, came back from their loss to Real Madrid by thumping Southampton 6-0 away from home in the Premier League.
Despite the first-leg deficit, Thomas Tuchel’s team will be optimistic.
However, from Southampton to Real Madrid, there will be a significant increase in the level of competition.
As a result, it won’t be as simple as it was over the weekend.
However, without Eder Militao, the La Liga giants will have a defensive weakness that Chelsea can exploit.
At the same time, Real Madrid’s assault, led by Karim Benzema and Vinicius Junior, should provide problems for the Blues’ defense.
The Hard Tackle predicts a scoreless draw at the Bernabeu, ensuring Carlo Ancelotti’s side’s safe passage to the semi-finals.
Real Madrid vs Chelsea Team News :
Despite going off at Stamford Bridge, Real Madrid centre-back Eder Militao was fine to play the full 90 minutes at the weekend, but the Brazilian will be on the naughty step this week as he serves a ban for an accumulation of yellow cards.
Eden Hazard, a former Chelsea player, is still in the medical room with Isco, but backup striker Luka Jovic has recovered from an ankle injury, while centre-back Jesus Vallejo is out with COVID-19.
Toni Kroos and Luka Modric are both refreshed after watching the win against Getafe from the substitutes’ bench.
Ferland Mendy was rested at the weekend and should be fine to take Marcelo’s place at left-back, while Nacho Fernandez should fill in for the suspended Militao, and Toni Kroos and Luka Modric are both refreshed after watching the win against Getafe from the substitutes’ bench.
Chelsea have a similar number of fitness issues heading into the second leg, with long-term absentee Ben Chilwell certain to miss the match, as well as Callum Hudson-Odoi, who has had a setback in his recovery from an Achilles problem.
Romelu Lukaku missed the win against Southampton due to Achilles soreness and will miss the trip to Bernabeu, while Cesar Azpilicueta has tested negative for COVID-19 and is expected to travel.
Ross Barkley, on the other hand, is now ill and unavailable.
At St Mary’s, Tuchel was able to get Havertz, Mount, and Thiago Silva off early, but Werner’s brace may not be enough to keep him ahead of Hakim Ziyech or Christian Pulisic.
Real Madrid possible starting lineup:
Courtois; Carvajal, Nacho, Alaba, Mendy; Kroos, Casemiro, Modric; Asensio, Benzema, Vinicius Jr
Chelsea possible starting lineup:
Mendy; Christensen, Silva, Rudiger; James, Kovacic, Kante, Alonso; Ziyech, Mount; Havertz
